In a fit of gratitude, I made a list of the things I loved about my life the other day. I managed eight solid things, none were frivolous; and one prompted the whole exercise: I love warm February days.
This beautiful February day set into motion a very productive weekend. It felt so good to get some good old-fashioned garden clean up done with my husband by my side and the sheep grazing freely about. It makes you feel optimistic about the rest of your life.

As an animal advocate, I’m confused as to why Spencer County Fiscal Court is retaining all funds that were raised by animal shelter volunteers .
It was my understanding the court was “safely” holding these funds until a nonprofit was formed who would then distribute them accordingly. Now I hear the court has used this money to pay vet bills that should have been paid out of county funds as outlined in KRS 258.119.

So today is one of those days that some of us love and some of us dread. Those who love it look forward to flowers and evenings out and maybe a box of chocolates or something. Then those of us who dread Valentine’s Day may be wondering how it slipped up on them, how they are going to pay for that nice dinner out, or they may be found wandering down the card aisle at the local big box store wondering why the Easter cards are out already!

I was just thinking about spring, but then I realized I should just live in the moment and be thankful that I do not have to battle weeds this time of the year! Spring and cool season weeds will be here soon enough. The most common cool-season annual and perennial weeds will be germinating once our soils warm a bit. It is amazing how quickly it can happen as our days get longer and the sun shines more frequently.

Elk Creek Baptist Church is excited to welcome Victory Road, a great local southern gospel group to the church at 5734 Elk Creek Rd. on February 24 at 7 p.m. for an evening of worship. A love offering will be received to help support the ministry of these men and their families. All are welcome to come, relax, and feel the Spirit.